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5 Bigger-Picture Suggestions To Help Build Kids’ Self-Confidence
03
Jan 2018
5 Bigger-Picture Suggestions To Help Build Kids’ Self-Confidence
Kids with a healthy self-confidence typically grow into self-confident adults! Read five bigger-picture suggestions to help them achieve this important trait.
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
27
Dec 2017
A Letter to My 1-Year-Old Son, Who Had an Encephalocele
A mother pens a letter to her son, who was born with a large encephalocele. Read her account of their tumultuous year and unconditional love.
By: Valeka Riegel | 14
Featured Faces
Meet Idina, our third facility dog!
19
Dec 2017
Meet Idina, our third facility dog!
Idina is a golden retriever facility dog who is officially a member of the Child Life team. She has a very specific job, serving alongside her two handlers.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 7
Rare and Complex Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire: Is Your Adolescent Ready for Independence?
12
Dec 2017
Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire: Is Your Adolescent Ready for Independence?
By learning how to care for themselves, kids with cystic fibrosis gain skills they need to be healthy adults. Take our survey to see if your child is ready.
By: Lisa Burns, MD | 0
Food Allergies
Tips for Hosting a Food-Allergy-Friendly Holiday Party
05
Dec 2017
Tips for Hosting a Food-Allergy-Friendly Holiday Party
The holidays can be challenging when you or a guest have food allergies. Here are helpful tips to consider this holiday season.
By: Julie Daisey, MS | 0
Share Your Story
30
Nov 2017
How Our Lives are Fuller with Four International Adoptions
Brooke's life and heart are fuller following the adoption of four children from Uganda. A must-read for anyone considering international adoption.
By: Brooke Waller | 0
Heart Conditions
Pulmonary Hypertension: How We’ve Adapted to Our Daughter’s Condition
27
Nov 2017
Pulmonary Hypertension: How We’ve Adapted to Our Daughter’s Condition
Riley's mom feels fortunate that her daughter avoided the serious symptoms of pulmonary hypertension while seeking a diagnosis. Read how they've adapted
By: Kelly Wiegele | 1
Heart Conditions
Tetralogy of Fallot: Giving Thanks on Henry’s Second Anniversary
21
Nov 2017
Tetralogy of Fallot: Giving Thanks on Henry’s Second Anniversary
A mother gives thanks to the staff who shepherded her, her son, and her family through her son's tetralogy of Fallot diagnosis, surgery and beyond.
By: Laura Kohus | 1
Healthy Living
4 Practical Tips to Help Avoid Gestational Diabetes
15
Nov 2017
4 Practical Tips to Help Avoid Gestational Diabetes
Making healthy lifestyle choices can help pregnant women avoid gestational diabetes. Read some practical tips to help prevent the condition:
By: Amanda Riley, RD | 3
Rare and Complex Conditions
5 Things I Want You To Know About My Daughter with Treacher Collins
09
Nov 2017
5 Things I Want You To Know About My Daughter with Treacher Collins
Shana has Treacher Collins, a condition where some of the bones & tissues in the face aren’t fully developed. Read what her dad wants you to know about her:
By: Russ Broomell | 2
Heart Conditions
Top 5 Things to Remember About Kawasaki Disease
08
Nov 2017
Top 5 Things to Remember About Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. While is it rare, it can easily be misdiagnosed as other more common viral illnesses. Here are 5 things parents should know about the disease.
By: Devin Tinker, MSN | 4
Rare and Complex Conditions
Hip Dysplasia as an Adult: Tips Following Surgical Treatment
02
Nov 2017
Hip Dysplasia as an Adult: Tips Following Surgical Treatment
Shannon was re-diagnosed with hip dysplasia in adulthood, after her infant daughter was evaluated for the same condition. Here's her tips folllowing surgery
By: Shannon Robertshaw Carroll | 11
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Ewing’s Sarcoma: A Sentimental Look Back
01
Nov 2017
Ewing’s Sarcoma: A Sentimental Look Back
Samantha, a young adult Ewing's sarcoma survivor, looks back at her diagnosis, treatment & recovery. But what she's most excited about is the look forward.
By: Samantha Morrissey | 2
Heart Conditions
Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: Do You Struggle with Executive Functioning?
26
Oct 2017
Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: Do You Struggle with Executive Functioning?
If you're an adult with congenital heart disease, you are at-risk for having executive functioning issues. Answer these questions to assess your risk.
By: Christina Holbein, PhD | 1
Healthy Living
A Review of Medication Manager Apps
19
Oct 2017
A Review of Medication Manager Apps
It is important for kids to take their meds as prescribed in order to control symptoms. Our researchers reviewed some medication manager apps to help:
By: Rachelle Ramsey, PhD | 1
Heart Conditions
Awareness Needed: Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery
12
Oct 2017
Awareness Needed: Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery
Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery is the second leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in teens. Learn why more awareness is needed.
By: Thomas Kimball, MD | 6
Cancer and Blood Diseases
4 Must-Know Points About CAR T-Cell Therapy
10
Oct 2017
4 Must-Know Points About CAR T-Cell Therapy
CAR T-cell therapy could potentially offer a cure to kids with relapsed acute lymphocytic leukemia. Here’s what parents need to know about it:
By: Christine Phillips, MD | 6
Safety and Prevention
Homemade Slime: Experts Weigh in on Safety, Germs
06
Oct 2017
Homemade Slime: Experts Weigh in on Safety, Germs
Learn more about the most common ingredients used to make slime and how to make it safely at home with your kids.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Rare and Complex Conditions
Receiving a Serious Diagnosis for Your Child: How to Move Through It
29
Sep 2017
Receiving a Serious Diagnosis for Your Child: How to Move Through It
Receiving a serious diagnosis for your child can be heartbreaking. Read a social worker's six steps to help parents "move through" it.
By: Erin Hillman, LSW | 0
Healthy Living
Help Us Stand Up Together for Kids
25
Sep 2017
Help Us Stand Up Together for Kids
The Graham-Cassidy Bill could threaten childrens' medical coverage. Call your Senators today to oppose this bill. Stand up for healthcare for kids.
By: Michael Fisher | 0
Research and Discoveries
06
Sep 2017
Study Finds Clues in Mystery of Preterm Birth
Cincinnati Children's and March of Dimes study finds genetic areas linked to early labor and preterm birth. Provides roadmap for additional research.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Share Your Story
31
Aug 2017
Woman with Down Syndrome Marks 20 Years of Employment at Children’s
Gretchen's mom hopes that her daughter's 20-year career at Cincinnati Children's brings hope to other families of kids with Down syndrome.
By: Florence Koetters | 7
Safety and Prevention
Snake Bites: How to Prevent and What to Do If Bitten
07
Aug 2017
Snake Bites: How to Prevent and What to Do If Bitten
It's important to know how to prevent snake bites and what to do if your child is bitten because common misconceptions about snakes can make the bite worse.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Patient Family Experience
Helpful Tips for When Your Child is Hospitalized
27
Jul 2017
Helpful Tips for When Your Child is Hospitalized
A mother shares a list of things she wished she had known when her daughter was inpatient. If your child is facing a hospitalization, her tips may help:
By: Lauren Lutton-Freeman | 0
Child Development and Behavior
9 Steps to Help Kids Manage Their Anger
26
Jul 2017
9 Steps to Help Kids Manage Their Anger
There is no quick fix for helping kids to manage their anger. But there are some strategies we can employ to help them regulate it better. Read 9 steps:
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 1

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